Academic Policies & Procedures for Undergraduates ("T-Reqs")

This section includes the policies and procedures that govern the undergraduate curriculum and the academic life of students in Duke's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Informally known as the Trinity Requirements or T-Reqs, they are intended to ensure that each undergraduate in the College pursues a liberal arts education. We view education as a partnership between faculty and students, with ongoing facilitation and support provided by an extensive network of advisors and Deans.

If you have questions about any undergraduate policies or procedures, contact your academic dean.

The foreign language (FL) requirement at Duke University is intended to enable all students to engage meaningfully with another culture in its own language. Specifically, Duke’s foreign language courses are designed to help students to: